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alexander pope 1688-1744 1. english literature is a component part of the world literature. its best national traditions have played an important role in enriching and development of the world literature. english literature consists of the poetry, prose, and drama written in the english language by authors in england, scotland, and wales. these lands have produced many outstanding writers. the role of english literature english literature is a rich literature. it includes masterpieces in many forms, particularly the novel, the short story, epic and lyric poetry, the essay, literary criticism, and drama. english literature is also one of the oldest national literatures in the western world. the masters of english literature from the 1300’s to the present rank among the world’s greatest literary figures. the role of english literature such names as geoffrey chaucer, william shakespeare, christopher marlowe, daniel defoe, charles dickens, jonathan swift, george gordon byron, bernard shaw, john …

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eason or enlightenment). 6. the romantic age. 7. the victorian age. 8. english literature at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. 9. english literature in the twentieth century. the role of english literature each of these periods is a step in the development of the english literature, and each of these periods gave the world genuine works with their own voice and individuality. the role of english literature old english literature (500-1100) for the first eleven hundred years of its recorded history, the island of britain suffered a series of invasions. the southern part of the island, warmed by the waters of the gulf stream, was inviting to outsiders with its mild climate and rich soil. each invasion brought bloodshed and sorrow, but each also brought a new people with a new culture and these different peoples created a nation. the role of english …

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arbaric people. the role of english literature after romans’ leave, britain was invaded by the germanic tribes called angles, saxons and jutes. by the time the angles and saxons conquered britain, they already had their own letters called “runes”, but they had no written literature yet, and the stories and poems they made up had to be memorized. songs and tales that people made up when at work or at war, or for amusement (folk-lore) became wide-spread. there were also professional singers called “bards”. the role of english literature they composed songs about events they wanted to be remembered. they sang of wonderful battles and of the exploits of brave warriors. these songs were handed down to their children and grandchildren and finally reached the times when certain people who were called “scribes” wrote them down. (the word “scribe” comes from the latin “scribere”-“to write”). the role of english literature …

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on many battles and gained great wealth. he built a large and beautiful palace (heorot) and he presented costly gifts to his warriors and gave splendid banquets. but the joy of the king didn’t last long. in the dark fens near by there lived a fierce sea-monster grendel. he wanted to destroy the palace heorot, as he disliked noise. grendel looked like a man but was much bigger, and his whole body was covered with long hair, so thick and tough that no weapon could harm him. the role of english literature one night when the warriors in heorot were asleep, grendel rushed in, seized thirty men and devoured them. the next night the monster appeared again. the men defended themselves bravely, but their swords could not even hurt the monster. from that time no one dared to come to heorot. for twelve years the palace stood deserted. the news …

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-witch. he plunged into the water and found the water-witch in her den beside the dead body of her son grendel. a desperate fight began. the role of english literature at first beowulf was nearly overcome, as his sword had no power against the monster. but fortunately his glance fell upon a huge magic sword hanging on the wall. beowulf killed the monster with its help. then he cut off the heads of grendel and of the water-witch and carried them to the surface. heorot was freed forever. hrothgar poured treasures into beowulf’s hands. the role of english literature at last the day came for beowulf to sail home. everybody regretted his departure. when beowulf arrived in his own land, he gave all the treasures he had brought to higelac and the people. beowulf was admired and honoured by everybody. after the death of higelac, beowulf became king of the …

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alexander pope 1688-1744 1. english literature is a component part of the world literature. its best national traditions have played an important role in enriching and development of the world literature. english literature consists of the poetry, prose, and drama written in the english language by authors in england, scotland, and wales. these lands have produced many outstanding writers. the role of english literature english literature is a rich literature. it includes masterpieces in many forms, particularly the novel, the short story, epic and lyric poetry, the essay, literary criticism, and drama. english literature is also one of the oldest national literatures in the western world. the masters of english literature from the 1300’s to the present rank among the …

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